Last Quarter Moon
Saturday, 17 September 2022 · 22:52 local in London
2022-09-17 21:52 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 22:52 local time in London on 17 September. Half of the visible disc is lit on the opposite side from first quarter. Morning observers get the best view of the terminator.
Moon altitude
4°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
17 Sep
2022
Viewing tips
- Best viewing is after midnight and into the morning.
- The terminator favours craters on the opposite side from first quarter.
- Twilight can still give a pleasing low-contrast view.
Visibility, honestly
Above the horizon (4°) at the exact moment.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
Last Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 22:52 local · orientation schematic
Next moonrise
22:59
Next moonset
16:07
Next events
Calendar →Sept 2022
25
New Moon
Not visible22:55 local · Sun, Sun 25 Sept · Moon -31°
Oct 2022
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon01:14 local · Mon, Mon 3 Oct · Moon -24°
Oct 2022
9
Full Moon
Above horizon21:55 local · Sun, Sun 9 Oct · Moon 30°
Oct 2022
17
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:15 local · Mon, Mon 17 Oct · Moon -12°